A new star lit up on the screens of Spanish cinema, which immediately captivated the viewer, made them take a fresh look at their native art. This young and popular actress was Ivana Bakero, who did not dream of a film career in her youth.
Ivana Baquero Macias () is a talented girl, a bright brunette with beautiful brown eyes, who has become a new milestone in Spanish cinema. The young beauty immediately declared herself as an actress of characteristic mystical roles, who can brilliantly cope with her goal.
Biography
The future movie star was born on June 11, 1994 in Barcelona (Spain). The girl's parents noticed her extraordinary ability to learn languages, so they sent her to an American school with in-depth study of the language. In addition, the baby spoke fluently in two relatives - Catalan and Spanish. She was constantly interested in theatrical performances and took part in school performances, although she dreamed of a more serious profession, to continue her studies at the university. A contribution to Ivana's future career was made at the age of eleven, by the then famous director Guillermo del Toro. He was able to discern in the young creature the talent and natural gift that the girl was endowed with.
Career
Ivana took her first steps on the creative path in 2004, starring in Paco Plaza's British-Spanish film "Werewolf Hunt". In it, she played a small, cameo role (Ana), but was critically acclaimed for her excellent performance. This was followed by a horror film directed by Brian Yuzna "Rottweiler", Ivana again appeared on the screens, playing a small but bright role (Esperanza). The girl was only 9 years old, but she proved herself from the best side, showing her talent and abilities.
2005 saw the release of two films and one remake of American horror stories with Baquero. These are: "Fragility" directed by Jaume Balaguero, "Maria and Assu", New Year's story "6 films that will not let you sleep." In all the films, the scriptwriters chose a little girl with an expressive deep look, who managed to endure the shooting.
2006 was a turning point for Baquero on the set of Pan's Labyrinth, in which she played Ophelia. In this fantasy drama of a Mexican director, she managed to accurately convey the feelings, emotions and plasticity of a young girl. At the time of the filming of the film, she was 11 years old and the director had to change the age of the heroine according to the script. In the dark-haired beauty, he made out exactly Ophelia, who was chosen among thousands of applicants.
In 2008 Baquero tries a new role for himself, starring in the historical film "Anarchist's Wife". This is a tape about the civil war in Spain, all the hardships and problems of the life of the people. The girl was given a supporting role, a fifteen-year-old heroine (Paloma), who is played in adulthood by another actress, the main character of the film.
Since 2009, she has been taking part in the television series "Eyes of the Panda", starring in five films, where she plays the main roles. So in the horror film directed by Luiso Berdeiro "The Damned" she played the daughter of the writer John James Louise. The girl had a great test - to become the "chosen one" of the invisible gods, who faces a terrible future. In the film, the actress plays along with the famous American actor Kevin Costner, it was truly a great event for the aspiring Ivana. New impressions, emotions and complete absorption in the picture.
In 2010-2011, the young actress starred in two short films: the dramatic film Abcencia, playing the role of Lena, and the mystical thriller The Red Virgin, in which she got the role of the ghost of Hildegart Rodriguez. Even then, Baquero realized that children's roles were leaving, she was entering the threshold of adulthood and it was necessary to show perseverance and perseverance to achieve a result.
In 2012, she took part in the filming of the family series Keeper of the Pinstripers, in which she played Mary Reyes.
In 2016, the American soap opera "The Chronicles of Shannara" is released in the fantasy style. The actress was offered the role of a human druid, a demon - Eretria. She did an excellent job with the tasks, played in one breath, enchanted the viewer. The producers of the program, having received the approval and interest of the public, decided to continue the series further, write new stories, and introduce new characters.
In total, Ivana's collection contains more than 16 diverse films, several television programs, and performances. The girl was noted by critics as an actress with a great future. She tries herself as a model, appears on the covers of popular magazines, poses for artists. Since 2018, she has been receiving offers from Hollywood, European masters of the film industry send scripts.
Personal life
Today, the famous actress is only 25 years old, she is full of energy, ideas and plans. She has not thought about marriage yet, but she admits that there is love in her life, she is happy. In the first place for her acting work, new paintings, performances and legal education. She is not particularly frank with reporters, does not advertise her personal life, does not often attend stellar events. She enjoys every new day, looks for new roles, improves her knowledge. Despite her youth, the awards received, Ivana did not succumb to star fever.
In the collection of the actress, there are five awards at once for shooting the most significant film for her - "Pan's Labyrinth". In 2007 she received the following awards:
- Goya Prize - Spanish National Film Award for Best Actress (Debut);
- Saturn Award, an American award given to a young actor / actress in the fantasy, sci-fi and horror genre;
- Turia Awards, ACE Awards - Best Female Actor Debut Role.
